FRM August 2026 Is Done: Next Steps for Part 1 and Part 2 Candidates

The FRM August 2026 exam ran on August 7 and 8, with Part 1 in the morning session and Part 2 in the afternoon. Whether you sat one part or both, the exam is done and the next phase of your FRM journey starts now. What you do in the weeks between finishing the exam and receiving your result determines whether you move forward efficiently or lose momentum. This blog covers exactly what comes next for both Part 1 and Part 2 candidates.

When Will Your FRM August 2026 Result Arrive?

GARP officially states that results are made available on the candidate portal within approximately 8 weeks after the close of the exam window. The August 2026 exam window closed on August 8. This puts the expected result date in late September to early October 2026.

Since FRM exams moved to computer-based testing, results have typically arrived faster than the 8-week outer boundary. Based on recent patterns, late September 2026 is the most realistic expectation, though GARP has not announced a specific date for this window.

You will receive an email notification at your registered GARP email address when your result is available. Log in to your GARP candidate portal to view the result. Check your spam folder if you do not receive the notification within 8 weeks of August 8.

What Your Result Will Show

Your result will display as either pass or fail on your GARP candidate portal. Alongside this, GARP provides quartile performance data showing how your score compared to other candidates across the topic areas in the same window. This is not a numerical score it is a relative positioning across four quartiles for each topic.

If you did not pass, the quartile data is the most useful tool you have for planning your next attempt. It tells you which topic areas your performance was strongest in and which were weakest relative to the candidate population. Use it to guide where you direct preparation time for November rather than starting from scratch across everything.

For Part 1 Candidates: What to Do Now

If you feel confident about your Part 1 attempt, the most productive thing you can do right now is start preparing for Part 2 without waiting for your result. Your Part 1 material is fresh. The quantitative and financial markets knowledge from Part 1 directly supports several Part 2 topic areas, particularly Market Risk and Credit Risk. Starting Part 2 preparation now gives you a head start that candidates who wait for results before beginning will not have.

If you are unsure about your Part 1 result, the November 2026 window is the next available opportunity. Standard registration for November closes September 30 and there is no late registration option for FRM. If you want to keep the November window open as a safety net, register before September 30 and then decide whether to sit or defer once your August result arrives.

The deferral fee is USD 250 and must be requested before September 30, 2026. Part 1 candidates can defer to either of the next two available windows, which gives you flexibility to move to either November 2026 or May 2027 if needed.

For a full breakdown of what Part 2 covers and how the two parts differ in preparation demands, FRM Level 1 vs Level 2: How to Plan Your Study Strategy for 2026 Exams covers both parts in detail.

For Part 2 Candidates: What to Do Now

If you sat Part 2 in August, your result is contingent on your Part 1 outcome from the same window. GARP will not grade your Part 2 exam if your Part 1 result is a fail or if you did not attend Part 1. Both results appear on your portal simultaneously when released.

If you passed both parts in August, the next step is submitting your work experience to GARP. You need a minimum of two years of relevant full-time work experience to receive the official FRM certification. If you have already accumulated this experience, log in to your GARP account and complete the work experience submission. Your FRM certification cannot be processed until this is done regardless of having passed both parts.

If Part 2 is not graded because Part 1 was not cleared, you need to re-register for Part 1 before Part 2 becomes available again. November 2026 standard registration closes September 30 and scheduling closes October 24. Part 2 candidates can defer to the next immediate window only, which for August registrants would be November 2026.

The November 2026 Window: Key Dates

November 2026 is the only remaining FRM exam window in 2026. Here are the dates you need to know right now.

There is no late registration for FRM November 2026. September 30 is the hard deadline. If you miss it, the next window is May 2027.

How Much Time Do You Have to Prepare for November?

From today (mid-August) to the Part 1 window on November 14, you have approximately 13 weeks. GARP recommends 200 to 240 hours of preparation per part. At 13 weeks that is roughly 15 to 18 hours per week, which is achievable with a structured plan.

For Part 2 preparation running in parallel with Part 1, the timeline is tighter. Part 2 opens November 21, giving you one additional week after Part 1 closes. Preparing for both parts simultaneously requires a significantly higher weekly study commitment and should only be attempted if you have strong confidence in your Part 1 readiness.

Enrolling in FRM Online Classes at Fintelligents gives you a structured preparation plan for November with faculty support, live and recorded sessions, and full-length mock exams built around the November exam window.

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Conclusion

The FRM August 2026 exam is done. Results are expected in late September to early October 2026 via your GARP candidate portal. If you are a Part 1 candidate planning to continue to Part 2, start preparation now rather than waiting for your result. If you want to keep November as an option, standard registration closes September 30 with no late registration available. If you passed both parts, complete your work experience submission on GARP as your next step toward the full FRM certification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When will FRM August 2026 results be released?

GARP officially states that results are available within approximately 8 weeks after the exam window closes. The August 2026 window closed on August 8, putting the expected result date in late September to early October 2026. No specific date has been announced by GARP. Check your GARP candidate portal and registered email for the notification.

Q. What is the next FRM exam window after August 2026?

The November 2026 window is the next available. Part 1 runs November 14 to 20 and Part 2 runs November 21 to 25. Standard registration closes September 30, 2026 and there is no late registration option. After November 2026, the next window is May 2027 with registration opening approximately December 1, 2026.

Q. I passed both FRM parts in August 2026. What do I do next?

Log in to your GARP account and submit your work experience documentation. You need a minimum of two years of relevant full-time work experience to receive the official FRM certification. Your certification cannot be processed until the work experience requirement is fulfilled even after passing both exam parts.

Q. I sat both Part 1 and Part 2 in August but Part 1 did not go well. Will Part 2 still be graded?

No. GARP will not grade your Part 2 exam if you fail or do not attend Part 1 in the same window. Both results are released simultaneously on your portal but Part 2 grading is conditional on clearing Part 1. If Part 1 is not cleared, you need to re-register for Part 1 in a future window before Part 2 becomes available again.

Q. Can I defer my FRM August 2026 registration to November or May if I did not sit?

The deferral deadline for August 2026 has already passed. Deferrals must be submitted before the published deferral deadline for that window. If you did not sit and did not defer, you would need to register fresh for November 2026 before September 30 or for May 2027 when registration opens approximately December 1, 2026.